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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
11
The Scribe exposes lax criminal procedure in Bath with three cases from 1916 where offenders released on bail did not appear in court, with bonds forfeited or not pursued. Officials say such practices undermine city discipline and violate state law, while Pythian Sisters held a meeting in their hall.
A Bath resident touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary issues in a long testimonial. F. Wilbur Brown of Crescent Street recalls twelve years of relief after using the pills bought at Swett's Drug Store and notes he continues using them as a preventive. Price 50c. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo is the sponsor of the advertisement.
Paul J. Koughan of Bath, serving with the First Field Artillery of New Jersey near Douglas Arizona, arrived home Friday for a short visit before resuming duties in New York. He notes four months service as valuable and attended Bowdoin University of Maine game in Bangor.
Funeral services were held for Hugh T. Madden a Bath Iron Works executive Civil War veteran and Lynn native. The high mass at St Josephs Church featured cornet solos by a Kearsarge Naval Veterans member and a procession led by Admiral Andy Houghton with a flag draped hearse. Members from St Josephs Holy Name Society Valladolid Council K of C Sons of Veterans and Kearsarge Naval Veterans Association attended along with Bath Iron Works officials. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery.
Hon William T Guptill announces Percy L Edgecomb of Belfast as deputy sealer of weights and measures to begin duties immediately. The salary is 1000 dollars annually. The funeral of Mrs George A Coombs was held from Front Street residence with Rev A Evans officiating and interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Letters from North Crandon Wisconsin Lawton Oklahoma and Roxbury Massachusetts describe relief from displacement ulcers headaches and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The statements urge other women to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co noting confidential letters answered by women.
Pianist Miss Helen Winslow arrived in Lewiston after a two week tour to Baltimore and other cities with De Gogorza the baritone. She will stay through the Brunswick concert then plan a midwest tour as accompanist. He draws crowded houses with strong praise from Montreal to Baltimore and plans song recitals with occasional orchestra engagements.
The Cosmpolitan Notes report events for the Christmas fair on December 8 with committee meetings for booths and new Bath ideas. A Times ad led to a stable rental inquiry and storage use with Fitzgerald Brothers. Members volunteer to keep the Gift Shop open Saturdays and Mrs. Deborah Livingstone will address suffrage on her return from Virginia.
The Maine State Pomological Society will hold its annual meeting in Portland on November 14 to 16. The event expects record exhibitor space and showcases Maine orchard products for 1916 with lectures on pomological topics. The program features Welcome, lectures by Prof. Fraser and Prof. Freeman, a cooking demo, banquets, and a business meeting along with parallel Maine Florist Association exhibits.
A canvass of New England mothers shows broad approval for Atwood's L. F. Medicine as a safe thorough remedy for common childhood ills. The ad claims decades of trusted use for stomach, bowels, liver, and blood, urging a 35 cent bottle with a free sample offer from the L. F. Medicine Co. of Portland, Maine.
Bath reports McKay field and the former Lowell field on Lincoln Street near Druid Park to be developed into home lots. James McKay plans improvements and a restricted development similar to Snow Park. The area, opposite Druid Park, lies near Sewall Pond with an electric line nearby and a central Bath location.
Joseph E. Anderson 78 veteran Maine Central railroad man died Monday at his Bath home after failing health since February. Born in Wiscasset he served as fireman engineer and conductor before retiring as Bath station agent in 1898. Survived by son Silas H. Anderson daughter Mrs. B F Savage and grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from 841 High Street.
Local jottings note Friday evening regular monthly meeting of city draughtsmen at the Men's Club room of Winter Street Church. Also a large group of S S teachers enjoyed a lobster and chicken dinner at the Colonial cafe.
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